IAAF Member News
GS Yuasa put pen to paper as POPBANGCOLOUR becomes brand ambassador
Date: Tuesday 20 September 2022
Renowned for creating artwork using radio-controlled cars, Ian Cook, better known as POPBANGCOLOUR, joins the global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa as their latest brand ambassador. The partnership wit…
New DON website integrates commercial and passenger vehicle resources
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
TMD Friction’s braking brand, DON, has unveiled a new-look website aligning its commercial vehicle and passenger car brake offering, to give customers easy access to everything they need, all in one p…
Uncertainty hangs over precious metal prices, says BM Catalysts
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Higher interest rates and inflation are now adding further uncertainty to the prices of precious metals used in the manufacturing of catalytic converters. While some commodities are dropping – but sti…
Glen Callum Associates invests in candidate support with handy new website features
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
As part of its commitment to supporting jobseekers in their job search, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has added a number of useful tools to its website, helping to make the process as efficient as poss…
Fil Filter Europe streamlines customer journey with TecCom implementation
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Automotive filter specialist Fil Filter Europe has streamlined its customer journey with the implementation of TecCom. Fil Filter Europe, based in Northampton, has installed the TecCom electronic trad…
Double accolade for NSK at Toyota supplier awards
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
NSK Europe is celebrating a double scoop at the prestigious Toyota Motor Europe (TME) awards: a Certificate of Recognition (in the Supply category) and a Superior Performance Award (in the Quality cat…
Corteco optimises international order processing with TecCom
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
The smoothest possible customer experience is essential for success in e-commerce. Corteco, one of the leading international IAM specialists for seals, vibration engineering, chassis components, and c…
Motul looks forward to its busiest Goodwood Revival programme yet
Date: Friday 16 September 2022
Motul is proud to be a partner of Goodwood’s Revival meeting and heads to this year’s event with its most ambitious programme yet for this iconic event. The Motul “Garage” shop will once again return …
Mintex provides stopping power to historic rally championship event
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
TMD Friction and its renowned braking brand Mintex provided the stopping power to the latest round of the Historic Rally Car Register (HRCR), the largest historic rally championship in the UK. Formed …
Impression Communications takes to running trails with Severn Valley Trail Run sponsorship
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
Impression Communications is sponsoring the Severn Valley Trail Run, a running event taking place within the Severn Valley Country Park, Shropshire, to continue its commitment to supporting local comm…
Lambert achieves second SGP podium
Date: Monday 12 September 2022
England’s Robert Lambert – who is sponsored by NGK – is celebrating after recording back-to-back podium places in the 2022 FIM Speedway World Championship. The 24-year-old finished in second place beh…
ELTA Automotive joins IAAF membership
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced the latest member, ELTA Automotive, to join its impressive membership roster. ELTA Automotive is a major automotive component imp…
Textar-sponsored Newell takes podium at Convoy in the Park
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
John Newell took his Textar-sponsored MAN TGS truck to a second-place finish at this weekend’s British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC), against the backdrop of a celebration of everything trucks. Leg…
Third podium in four for Lucas Oil
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Ayumu Iwasa put in another excellent performance for DAMS in Round 12 of the 2022 FIA Formula 2 Championship at Circuit Zandvoort, securing his fifth podium this season in the Lucas oil-sponsored car.…
Dan’s the man again in Poland
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
British Speedway ace Dan Bewley has achieved back-to-back Grand Prix victories after winning in Poland with NGK stablemate Robert Lambert also making the podium. Bewley won the Betard FIM Speedway GP …
Shaftec’s new website organised in clear colour-coded Drive. Steer. Stop. Sections
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Shaftec has introduced a dynamic new mobile-friendly website www.shaftec.com for its customers across the UK & European independent automotive aftermarket (IAM). With links to three comprehensive …
GS Yuasa micro brochure will cut paper waste at Automechanika
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
GS Yuasa Battery Europe Ltd have unveiled a new micro brochure for Automechanika Frankfurt 2022. The pocket-sized product will make an enormous impact in both reducing paper waste and highlighting the…
TecAlliance provides ITG structures at a glance
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Frequent changes and the high level of complexity make it difficult to maintain an overview of the member structure of automotive international trading groups (ITGs). However, parts manufacturers rely…
vGroup International to hold Open Day at new HQ
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
vGroup International and the wider group of vGI Holdings is holding an ‘Open Day’ at the new HQ, K1, in Milton Keynes on 22 September 2022. The new facility will operate as a central hub for the compa…
Arnold Clark Autoparts to open new Chesterfield branch
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Leading national motor factor Arnold Clark Autoparts is set to open a brand-new branch in Chesterfield, Derbyshire, as its nationwide network expands further. An experienced team has joined the nation…
OESAA acknowledges garage forum member’s influence after taking up new role with IMI
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to place on record its thanks to garage forum member, Hayley Pells, who has taken on a new position with the Institute of th…
MEYLE unveils its first climate-neutral product range
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Having launched the first MEYLE HD part 20 years ago, the manufacturer based in Hamburg is now transforming its MELYE HD steering and suspension parts into the first climate-neutral product range in t…
E-Motive Online launches branded Nissens and Hella stores on eBay through trusted reseller Arks Global
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Multichannel ecommerce services provider E-Motive Online has launched branded Nissens and HELLA stores on eBay, with Arks Global the trusted distributor under the Authorised Reseller Programme. ecommo…
Flint flies to second British title
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
NGK-sponsored Speedway riders have continued their fine form with Leon Flint being crowned the new British Under-21 Champion. The Wolverhampton rider triumphed in Birmingham over fellow NGK stablemate…
LKQ Euro Car Parts' CEO issues six-point wishlist from Liz Truss
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Andy Hamilton, the CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has issued a six-point policy wish list for the independent aftermarket, as Liz Truss’s new administration assumes control of the economy this week. He sa…
Klarius expands European delivery network for high quality aftermarket exhausts
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Klarius Products, the UK’s largest aftermarket manufacturer of exhausts, has announced the opening of a dedicated distribution centre near Lille. The new site will enable next day deliveries to stocki…
Motul revs up its presence at the 2022 Classic at Silverstone
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
Motul is marking the second year of its multi-year partnership with The Classic at Silverstone, with an expanded presence, together with a plethora of activities and announcements at this prime summer…
LKQ branding transformation continues with new website and newsroom launch for LKQ Europe
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
LKQ Europe continues to strengthen its position as a global and innovative leader in the European automotive aftermarket by taking the next step in reinventing its corporate identity and brand design.…
50 years of Diesel Technic: The way to a leading solution provider in the automotive industry
Date: Friday 09 September 2022
This year, Diesel Technic celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company can look back on an exciting time, because at Diesel Technic you won't find any standstill. It is already half a century since Ho…
Automechanika Frankfurt: TecAlliance connects the aftermarket community
Date: Thursday 08 September 2022
Nothing can replace personal contact. This is certainly one of the key learnings during recent months. The automotive aftermarket will meet at TecAlliance's booth at Automechanika Frankfurt (Hall 3.0,…
Kevan Wooden, Chief Commercial Officer, LKQ Euro Car Parts: IAAF Blog – Third Edition
Date: Wednesday 07 September 2022
Supporting the aftermarket through the cost-of-living crisis A recent poll by the Motor Ombudsman confirmed much of what we already know. The cost of living crisis continues to bite – and garages are…
GS Yuasa Traction gains further momentum with delivery to nationwide distributor
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Leading industrial battery distributor, Battery Service Hub, have received their first container of GS Yuasa’s latest 2 Volt Traction batteries. The state-of-the-art cells will provide power to the ev…
Arnold Clark Autoparts urges garages and service centres to stock up on wipers with Trico promotion
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts customers who purchase a pair of Trico wiper blades throughout September and October will be in with a chance of winning up to £15,000 worth of prizes, including a top prize tec…
Charlie still fighting for US championship
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
NGK Ambassador Charlie Martin sits in third position in the 2022 Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America championship after claiming two fourth places in the latest round. The Briton secured her third …
NGK to focus on EGR valves range at MechanEx
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Ignition and sensor specialist NGK will be focusing on its recently introduced EGR valves range when it exhibits at the MechanEx show at Sandown Park in November. Phase one of the launch took place in…
Delphi Technologies’ latest video highlights evolution of first-to market brake parts
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Delphi Technologies’ latest video contains unique insights into its brake product evolution. The two-minute video neatly illustrates how Delphi Technologies is able to offer first-to-market brake disc…
Motul’s Ace new partnership
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Motul and the Ace Cafe are delighted to announce an agreement that sees the global oil company becoming a partner of the famous motor enthusiasts rest halt. The Ace Cafe has long been a favourite of L…
Double Victory for NAPA’s Sutton and Cammish
Date: Monday 05 September 2022
Teammates Dan Cammish and Ash Sutton deliver dream results for NAPA Racing UK with first 1-2 victory and a total haul of four podiums at BTCC Thruxton. Following back-to-back victories at Knockhill an…
SMP Europe sponsors hole-in-one competition at IAAF Golf Day Event
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
SMP Europe sponsored the 18th hole competition at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s (IAAF) annual Golf Day event, offering players a chance to win a brand-new BMW Z4 to anyone who sc…
Ecobat future-proofs the aftermarket at Automechanika Frankfurt
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
Ecobat Battery and sister company Ecobat Solutions have teamed up to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt from 13th to 17th September, on stand E27 in hall 4.1, to present their combined offering to the…
The Blades draw enormous Yuasa logo as part of a one-off air display
Date: Thursday 25 August 2022
World famous aerobatic team The Blades have completed a special mission for their key sponsor Yuasa. The four-ship team, piloted by former Red Arrows, drew the Japanese battery manufacturer’s distinct…
Premium award for DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive: The Diesel Technic product brands are “Premier Data Supplier” (PDS)
Date: Tuesday 23 August 2022
The products of the DT Spare Parts and SIEGEL Automotive brands have been listed in the leading electronic parts catalogue TecDoc Catalogue from TecAlliance since 2008. In order to offer users the bes…
Job seekers in the driving seat, as companies bid to attract talent, says Glen Callum Associates
Date: Monday 22 August 2022
With the number of job vacancies rising, and the quantity of permanent roles being filled at its lowest rate in 17 months, Glen Callum Associates (GCA) says this is providing candidates looking for a …
Bangers for Ben 2022 – Buying the right car
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The boys have enlisted my help in picking the next Bangers for Ben “victim”, and rightly so. I was invited on a road trip across the Midlands with LawJaw to see a car he had found. It hadn’t been for …
Parts Specialists at the Truck Grand Prix
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
The 35th Truck Grand Prix at the Nürburgring took place from 15-17 July 2022. More than 100,000 visitors watched the spectacular truck races and enjoyed the numerous exhibits on the festival grounds. …
LKQ Europe partners with think tank “Project Zebra” to strengthen supply chain agility
Date: Friday 19 August 2022
LKQ Europe is accelerating the move towards an efficient and sustainable supply chain by pushing for more innovation and digitalization. With rising complexity and volatility in the markets, tradition…
First Line Ltd. excited about new stand location at Automechanika Frankfurt 2022
Date: Thursday 18 August 2022
Automotive aftermarket specialists First Line Ltd. will showcase its wide range of product lines and references at one of the world’s leading industry trade shows, Automechanika Frankfurt, from 13th t…
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022: Comline to highlight credentials on the aftermarket’s biggest stage
Date: Thursday 18 August 2022
Popular British parts brand, Comline Auto Parts (Comline), is delighted to be heading to Germany for the long-awaited 2022 instalment of Automechanika Frankfurt, where it will be looking to strengthen…
Automechanika Frankfurt 2022: IAAF members who will be exhibiting
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Automechanika Frankfurt, which represents the entire value chain of the automotive aftermarket, will be taking place in Frankfurt from 13th to 17th September. It offers visitors the opportunity to exp…
WAI launches new easy-access, UK website
Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022
Leading rotating electrics supplier, WAI, has launched a brand-new website for the UK market, offering motor factors an easy-to-use platform, showcasing its constantly growing product portfolio, from …
